NeighborGood Partners to Break Ground on Innovative Passive House Project in Dover
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2025
Contact: Laura Russum
Marketing & Communications Manager
NeighborGood Partners
302-678-9400
NeighborGood Partners to Break Ground on Innovative Passive House Project in Dover
Dover, DE – On Tuesday, April 15, NeighborGood Partners will break ground on its newest housing initiative - four highly energy-efficient homes to be built on North Kirkwood Street in Dover. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of N. Kirkwood and Mary Streets, near the former Wesley playing fields. Community members and supporters are invited to attend.
This project marks a major milestone as NeighborGood Partners brings Passive House construction—a leading international standard in energy-efficient building—to the heart of Delaware. These new homes will be built to meet Passive House standards, one of the highest levels of energy efficiency in the industry. The result: drastically reduced utility costs for future homeowners, potentially as low as a few hundred dollars per year. Funders include Energize Delaware, the City of Dover, Delaware State Housing Authority, and Healthy Communities Delaware. Green Diamond Builders, Cypress Construction, New Ecology Inc., Architectural Alliance, and Mountain Consulting are members of the development team.
“This is a meaningful step toward sustainable, affordable homeownership for low- and moderate-income families,” said Patricia Kelleher, Real Estate Development Director at NeighborGood Partners. “As the cost of homeownership continues to rise due to interest rates and development expenses, this project provides a long-term solution that truly makes a difference.”
“We are excited to partner with NeighborGood Partners, the City of Dover, and New Ecology to bring the first Passive Homes to Delaware,” said Drew Slater, Executive Director of Energize Delaware. “Together, we’re creating the most energy efficient homes built in our state and modeling what collaboration can achieve to reduce energy costs and create affordable housing opportunities our state desperately needs.”
“Delawareans are in dire need of housing options that are safe, affordable, healthy and environmentally friendly. We are proud to support NeighborGood Partners in this effort that improves the Vital Conditions—what all communities and people need to thrive,” said Kate Dupont Phillips, Executive Director of Healthy Communities Delaware, an investment partner.
About Passive House Construction:Passive House is not a brand, but a proven building concept that dramatically reduces energy consumption while enhancing indoor comfort and air quality. Key features of Passive House design include:
Up to 90% savings on heating and cooling energy compared to traditional homes.
Increased levels of insulation, an airtight building envelope, and heat recovery ventilation work together to significantly reduce the size of heating and cooling systems. Year-round comfort through stable indoor temperatures, fresh air circulation, and passive cooling techniques.
Exceptional durability and cost savings for homeowners over time.
NeighborGood Partners continues to lead in providing innovative housing solutions that meet both environmental and economic needs, building stronger communities one home at a time.
Join us Tuesday to celebrate the start of this exciting new chapter in sustainable development.
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